Not eating, Weak flap necked chameleon

[Bowser_offroad]

Hi! We found a very weak flap necked chameleon in our garden in Tanzania. She's barely walks, doesn't eat or drink, and rests / closes eyes a lot. We force fed her some bugs, but not a lot. She doesn't use her tongue. While climbing she looses grip. Colour adaptation is good. Age unknown. No specialized vets are anywhere near. Does anyone have advise for things we can do ourselves?

 

[Sonny13]

Poor thing, she doesn't directly looks like she's dying or shutting down. Maybe try to force her to drink, with syringe or some kind. But be careful to aim far enough inside her mouth, because their airway is up on front and they can easily aspirate http://www.muchadoaboutchameleons.com/2014/05/how-to-give-different-medicines.html

 

[Sonny13]

Was she maybe laying in the full sun when you found her? Can be she was overheated

 

[Bowser_offroad]

Was she maybe laying in the full sun when you found her? Can be she was overheated

Hi! Thanks for your reply! She's been weak ever since we found her 3 days ago, so i don't have the feeling thats the case. Thanks nevertheless

 

[Bowser_offroad]

Poor thing, she doesn't directly looks like she's dying or shutting down. Maybe try to force her to drink, with syringe or some kind. But be careful to aim far enough inside her mouth, because their airway is up on front and they can easily aspirate http://www.muchadoaboutchameleons.com/2014/05/how-to-give-different-medicines.html

Thanks you so much for your reply. We force fed her a small amount of small beatles and worms. Today we also fed her 2ml of water (thanks for the airway info!). I read that it should be around 20-30 ml per kilo per 24h (?).

 

[Sonny13]

Thanks you so much for your reply. We force fed her a small amount of small beatles and worms. Today we also fed her 2ml of water (thanks for the airway info!). I read that it should be around 20-30 ml per kilo per 24h (?).

I've never seen an exact number and always wondered it myself as well. Also to be honest, I've never did real research for it. In assumption the 20-30ml per kilo is correct, you've done the right thing. Hopefully, she bounces back Thankyou for helping her

 

[Sonny13]

Hi! Thanks for your reply! She's been weak ever since we found her 3 days ago, so i don't have the feeling thats the case. Thanks nevertheless

Hmmm....it was a guess because her eyes aren't that sunken, which is normal when dehydrated or shutting down and passing away. Maybe this will be great vid for you as well https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/brought-wild-chameleon-back-to-life.193249/